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He left upon the expiry of his contract in 2014 and spent a year with Falkirk before singing with Kilmarnock. The 32-year-old returns to his former stomping ground tomorrow when Killie take on Craig Levein's team.

MacDonald has ten Under 21 caps to his name, but has never been involved with the senior squad until now.

Manager Steve Clarke says his ‘keeper is fully deserving of the international recognition after performing so consistently.

"It's a good reward for Jamie for the level of consistency since I came into the club, so I'm delighted for him," he said.

"He's a model professional. He works well every day in training, good in the group, good in the dressing room, uses his experience well. So to get called up is a good little boost for Jamie at this stage in his career.

"The main goalkeepers that Scotland have used over the years have always been at a really high level so it's always been difficult for other goalkeepers to get a look in."